AFS-10-132-E 

March 12, 2010 

 Exemption No. 9751A 

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2002-12476 

Mr. Jeff Goin 

United States Powered Paragliding Association 

9s344 Chandelle Drive 

Naperville, IL 60564 

Dear Mr. Goin: 

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption No. 9751. 

It explains the basis for our decision, describes its effect, lists the revised conditions and 

limitations. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter dated January 11, 2010, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

on behalf of United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) for an extension of 

Exemption No. 9751. That exemption from § 103.1 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations 

allows USPPA members to operate two-place tandem powered paragliders for training 

purposes. 

In your petition, you indicate that there has been no change in the conditions and reasons 

relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption. 

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested extension of the exemption would not set a 

precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to USPPA. 

The FAA recognizes the value of dual flight instruction and, in the past, had granted 

exemptions to allow training in powered ultralights. With the sport pilot rules becoming 

effective, the exemptions that expired have eliminated tandem training, since training can be 

conducted in light sport aircraft. However, foot-launched, two-place powered paragliders 
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could not be certified in a manner similar to other air vehicles; therefore, an alternative 

method for training approval is necessary. 

It is possible that a foot-launched, two-place powered paraglider can carry a pilot in training 

along with an instructor while remaining in compliance with all other subparagraphs of 

part 103. The FAA recognizes that having an experienced flight instructor on board the air 

vehicle during training will increase safety. The FAA finds that a grant of exemption from 

section § 103.1(a) is in the public interest and would provide an equivalent level of safety as 

provided by the current regulations. 

Our Decision 

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 9751 

remains valid with respect to this exemption and is in the public interest. Therefore, under the 

authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has 

delegated to me, I grant your petition, subject to the following conditions and limitations. 

Conditions and Limitations 

1. This exemption is limited to § 103.1(a) only. 

2. Each operation must comply with all other sections of part 103. 

3. All flights operating under this exemption must be for training purposes only. This 

exemption applies only to flights for the purpose of giving instruction in foot-launched, 

two-place powered paragliders. 

4. Prior to all two-occupant training flights, the student must be informed that the flight is 

conducted under an exemption granted by the FAA and that the foot-launched, two-place 

powered paraglider does not meet aircraft certification standards set forth by the FAA. 

5. For identification purposes, USPPA shall issue an individual authorization to each person 

allowed to conduct operations under this exemption. Each authorization shall include an 

identification number and a copy of this exemption. USPPA shall also have a procedure to 

rescind this authority when needed. 

6. Each individual who operates a foot-launched, two-place powered paraglider under the 

authority of this exemption must be familiar with the provisions contained herein and must 

have in his or her personal possession a copy of the authorization issued by USPPA and a 

copy of this exemption. These documents shall be presented for inspection upon request 

by the FAA. 
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7. Upon request the USPPA will provide the FAA with a list of each person allowed to 

conduct operations under this exemption. 

The Effect of Our Decision 

Our decision extends the termination date of Exemption No. 9751 to September 30, 2012, 

unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

All conditions and limitations of Exemption No. 9751 remain the same. This letter must be 

attached to, and is a part of, Exemption No. 9751. 

Sincerely, 

/s/ 

John W. McGraw 

Acting Director, Flight Standards 

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